The 23^rd Annual Stoddard Reunion was held at the El Tropicano along the Famous Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas, September 28 thru October 1^st.

John and Carlene Rauh were our hosts and had an exciting fun packed reunion.  The El Tropicano Hotel was our home for the reunion.  “The hotel impressed us with its open spaces and friendly and helpful staff.  The hotel is located on the San Antonio Riverwalk with easy access to the trolley and water taxi.  For those wishing some exercise, the shops and restaurants were within walking distance from our hotel.”

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The El Tropicano Riverwalk is a “resort style” tropical themed hotel built in 1962 - the first hotel on the riverwalk.  A recent multi-million dollar renovation has returned the El Tropicano to the iconic 60’s style for which it was once known.  The hotel has 306 attractive, comfortable guestrooms, Mango’ Restaurant, Tiki Bar, pool and state of the art Fitness Center.  Mexican folk art is displayed throughout the lobby.

Two winding staircases lead to the second floor courtyard and pool area.  The La Habana has windows that peek into the aviary that houses our resident pets- two toucans (Desi & Lucy), a land tortoise, and two iguanas (Fred & Ethel).

We have many exciting things planned.  Plans include an evening riverboat cruise down the famous San Antonio River, and a visit to the famous Alamo.

We will visit Fredricksburg, Texas (60 miles) to see the National Museum of the Pacific War and the Admiral Nimitz Museum.  This nine acre site is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of Admiral Nimitz and WWII in the Pacific Theater. 

In the memorial courtyard are plaques of many ships who served in WWII.  The USS Stoddard has a plaque that many of our alumni donated during the 1997 San Antonio Reunion.

The ladies will enjoy the unique shops and restaurants.